So, no matter what everyone tells you - you cannot live on supernoodles for three years. You've just moved away from home where you may be used to reaching for the fridge whenever you're in need of a snack - but now it's your responsibility to fill those cupboards, and we've included some handy tips to help you do that (whilst avoiding buying all of the unneccesary things which you definitely DON'T need!)

Here's our top 10 things to buy in your first food shop.

 1. Carbs (and we mean all the carbs!)

Rice, Pasta and potatoes are fantastic cheap, nutrition dense staples which make up a pretty substantial part of every meal. They're versatile, filling and provide the ultimate 'brain fuel.' Avoid expensive micro-rice and get yourself a rice cooker - you'll save yourself a fortune and always have plenty of leftovers for the next day.

2. A pint of Long life milk

Trust us, keep a pint or two of this in your room for an emergency midnight cereal crisis or for one of those mornings when a black coffee just won't cut it.

3. Frozen veg

Why frozen? Because it's cheaper, and plans change. keep a couple of bags in the freezer to chuck in to a pot or on your plate. Beige food might be enticing at first, but you'll soon start to realise why mum nagged you to finish your vegetables.